by Alison | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Top Tips for Riding in the Winter www.theeverydayequestrian.co.uk We’re definitely in the grip of winter now and it can be a real challenge to get motivated to ride at this time of year. Time is precious and here are my top tips for riding in the winter: Wear...
by Alison | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Improve your horse’s straightness www.theeverydayequestrian.co.uk Most horses start their ridden career with a degree of one-sidedness; just as we prefer to use one hand over the other, or curl our legs up a certain side when we’re sitting on the sofa while...
by Alison | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Rules of Relaxation www.theeverydayequestrian.co.uk The first basic ‘rung’ of the German Scales of Training is rhythm, which is such a key component of the training of any ridden horse. However, for me rhythm can only really be achieved if the horse is relaxed....
by Alison | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Rewarding your Horse www.theeverydayequestrian.co.uk I’m a big believer in rewarding my horses when they try hard, or do something that I ask. But I’m quite particular in howI reward & praise them. I’ve seen many people give their horses praise, but some methods...
by Alison | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Connect to the Contact www.theeverydayequestrian.co.uk What does the word ‘contact’ mean to you in terms of riding? For me, I think of the connection that I have with the horse down my arms, through the reins to bit and the horse’s mouth. I believe that it should be a...
